"My designs don't follow trends; our mission is to find each client's essence and transform that into a unique space."
- Lorena Couto
Casa Alchemy is a residential Interior Design Studio based in the Northern Beaches, operating since 2011. We specialise in creating connections between people and the spaces they live in. We have 3 industry awards and several publications in both print and online media, which we see as a natural consequence of our experience. Our legacy remains in the families who inhabit the beautiful homes they will remember through generations. We offer real-time design expertise around the globe and have transformed 100+ homes in countries including Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Dubai, Germany, Portugal, and Brazil.
ETHOS: We are conscious about designing with purpose and respect. We understand that every client has different needs, every site has its challenges, but our main goal is to make the client experience the renovation journey positively and stress-free. We partner with architects, building designers, and builders to provide a great concept design and accurate drafting documentation, elevating their portfolio and supporting their clients.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
The principles behind every project
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Designing with purpose
The space serves the people, not the other way around
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Councious choices
We don't promote excess, we promote intention. Quality over quantity, always.
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Spaces with identity
A home should tell the story of the people who live in it. That's why our portfolio does not follow one style.
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Homes that work in real life
Beauty and function always, but not only. Chemistry is also important in your relationship with your home.
Awards
1st place - CASA COR RIO 2013 - best use of glass - specialists vote
1st place - CASA COR RIO 2013 - best space - peoples' vote
1st place - DESIGN THINKING FOR KIDS HELPLINE 2017
Best of Houzz 2023
Best of Houzz 2024
Press
Designing with purpose goes beyond our backyard
We believe everyone has the right to a safe home. Design and business can bring dignity to people when we look a little further. That is why every subscription of our Alchemy Academy automatically donates 1% to an institution we love and trust.
What our clients say about us
"The result has been incredible. Everyone who steps into my home comments on how warm, balanced, and welcoming the space feels. There is a grounded, loving energy that people notice straight away."
- Cibeli Nunes
"This was my third consultation with Lorena, and it truly is a no-brainer — the value delivered is unmatched. Her guidance has saved me time and money"
- Maira Murray
